Rifkatu Adamu Chidawa

Rifkatu Adamu Chidawa (born 18 February 1956) is the Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Niger State, Nigeria.

Quotes

• Niger state is the only state in the whole of the country that is now part of UNESCO Creative City and for that reason we came 1st in Lagos because of the innovations and the creativity that are known in Niger state.

• The state participated in 9 events comprising of Competitive and Non-Competitive events out of a total of 13 events at the 2022 NAFEST.
  • https://von.gov.ng/nafest-2022-niger-state-commends-contingent-for-outstanding-performance/
• the major challenges faced by the state contingent are inadequate funding and poor preparations by the Gwape troupe which she affirmed that it is being addressed by the Governor.
• the World Bank has already taken over Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre in Suleja for total overhauling for optimal performance.
  • https://www.tvcnews.tv/2021/12/niger-states-receives-two-trophies-three-certificates-won-at-nafest-2021/
• It is the desire of the Governor Abubakar Sani Bello led administration to make Shagunu Beach Resort one of the country’s top tourism sites and a destination of first choice.
• Governor Bello has been committed and consistent in driving growth and development in Niger State, and one of his focal points is how to make Shagunu Beach Resort come alive as one of Nigeria’s top tourism sites.
  • https://thenationonlineng.net/shagunu-resort-comes-alive-in-niger/
• Bida City was selected in the field of Craft and Folk Art, fourth on the list, first in Nigeria and Africa amongst other 49 cities that were designated by UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
  • https://fmino.gov.ng/anyanwutaku-hails-the-designation-of-bida-city-as-unesco-creative-cities-network/